If we momentarily return to the turn of the century, to the time when the Roberts were living in the Castle and enjoying its many opportunities for entertaining, we can pick up the story of another family which would shape the Castle history.Read More…

The Haskell family joined the rich tradition of Lawrence settlers like so many others from New England whose anti-slavery sentiments fueled them to action. Franklin Haskell, John’s father, was the first to venture to Kansas.Read More…

The Great Depression, left its mark on the Castle as well. The Simmonds family lost the Castle in 1934. It was owned by the Home Owners Loan Corporation, an entity created by an Act of Congress in 1933. It was finally purchased by the Assembly of God Church of Lawrence in 1943 for $4000.00.Read More…

Sidney Endacott, the remarkable young Englishman, who carved the woodwork in the Castle was born in Devon, England. Sidney was one of seven sons born to John and Mary Endacott, coming by his talent naturally.Read More…

Upcoming Public Events:

Schubert Serenade

Presented by Lawrence Opera Theatre
Friday, Aug. 11, 7:30 pm

For more information, please see our Public Events page under "Explore the Castle Tea Room"